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(±)-Geosmin

≥97% (GC), liquid (oil)

• Synonym(s): 2β,6α-Dimethylbicyclo[4.4.0]decan-1β-ol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₂₂O
• CAS Number: 16423-19-1
• Molecular Weight: 182.30
• MDL number: MFCD00055578
• UNSPSC Code: 12161501
• PubChem Substance ID: 24724647
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• product name: (±)-Geosmin, ≥97% (GC)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥97% (GC)
• form: liquid (oil)
• color: colorless
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC1CCCC2(C)CCCCC12O
• InChI: 1S/C12H22O/c1-10-6-5-8-11(2)7-3-4-9-12(10,11)13/h10,13H,3-9H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: JLPUXFOGCDVKGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

(±)-Geosmin has been used as a standard for GC-MS based analytical techniques. Geosmin has also been used to study its adsorption on activated carbon.

Biochem/physiol Actions

(±)-Geosmin is produced by Streptomyces coelicolor and cyanobacteria.

Geosmin is a naturally occurring biomolecule that contributes to the earthy or musty flavor and odor in water supplies. This water contaminant can be detected by humans at ng/l (parts per trillion) concentrations.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves